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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 454
Celebrating the life of Lewis C. Waltrip, Sr.
 
Agreed to by the Senate, February 21, 2013
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 22, 2013
 

WHEREAS, Lewis C. Waltrip, Sr., a World War II veteran and respected businessman from Williamsburg, died on July 17, 2012; and

WHEREAS, born on September 18, 1925, to Thomas and Martha Waltrip, Lewis Waltrip grew up on the family farm alongside his nine siblings, where he learned the value of hard work and the importance of family; and

WHEREAS, an avid baseball fan and talented musician, Lewis Waltrip attended Five Forks School and graduated from the historic Matthew Whaley School in 1943; and

WHEREAS, Lewis Waltrip then joined the countless young men of his generation in the war effort, honorably serving his country in the United States Marine Corps at Okinawa during World War II and gaining an appreciation for his country that was manifested throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, following his military service, Lewis Waltrip returned home and pursued his musical interests, entertaining audiences by playing guitar and piano as part of a band; and

WHEREAS, a hardworking man, Lewis Waltrip gained valuable business experience while employed in the construction industry for several years and as part owner of an automobile dealership; and

WHEREAS, Lewis Waltrip took great pride in his family and enjoyed catching up with relatives at family gatherings and even drew upon his own work experience to help one of his sons open his own business; and

WHEREAS, in his free time, Lewis Waltrip enjoyed being outdoors and spent hours hunting and fishing; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Pauline, Lewis Waltrip will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Sue, Patricia, and Lewis, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly  hereby note with great sadness the loss of a true patriot and respected citizen of Williamsburg, Lewis C. Waltrip, Sr.; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Lewis C. Waltrip, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.